Plants cannot fight or flee, yet they have developed ingenious strategies to defend themselves. This nature walk offers an insight into how they adapt to their environment. An accessible walk that allows you to discover nature from a unique perspective.
Highlights
• Discovering plants’ defence strategies
• Remarkable panoramic views of the Colle Noire massif
• Links between nature, human uses and plant-inspired innovations
• Tour certified by the Port-Cros National Park
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the date of the activity.
Detailed programme
During this nature walk, you’ll discover how plants have developed incredible self-defence mechanisms against environmental threats: sun, heat, wind, pests and even fire.
Set against the natural backdrop of the Colle Noire massif, the plants reveal their strategies for adaptation and protection, which can be observed first-hand in the field. The tour also highlights the links between the plant world and human uses: many everyday materials, techniques and products – from cosmetics to building insulation – are inspired by the solutions devised by plants.
The walk is punctuated by opportunities for observation and discussion in a friendly atmosphere, whilst enjoying remarkable landscapes and panoramic views.
What you need to know
• Meeting point: Pas des Gardéens, Les Oursinières – car park next to the restaurant L’Oursinado, Chemin du Passage dei Garden, 83220 Le Pradet.
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Distance covered: 1.5 km
• Elevation gain: 50 m
• Times: departure at 9.30 am; please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts
• Parking: free car park nearby
• Access / transport: accessible by public transport
• What to bring: closed-toe shoes suitable for walking are compulsory; a water bottle; depending on the weather, a hat, sun cream and warm clothing
• Children: children must be accompanied by an adult taking part in the walk
The Tourist Office’s tip
• Extend your outing with a nature break in the Colle Noire massif
• Discover the Cap Garonne Mining Museum
The organiser’s environmental commitment
The tour has been awarded the ‘Esprit Parc national de Port-Cros’ label and aims to raise awareness of and foster respect for natural environments.
